R.E Teacher

Teacheractive Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Religious Education Teacher for full-time opportunities in Taunton. Ideal candidates will hold QTS or be ECT ready, and are passionate about teaching ethics and world religions across KS3–KS4. Offering competitive daily rates, long-term placement potential, and a supportive environment, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in education. Training and an experienced consultant support will be provided.

Benefits

Free CPD and training

Dedicated consultant available 24/7

£200 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Hold QTS or are an ECT ready to begin your R.E. teaching career.
• Have strong behaviour management and a calm, inclusive teaching approach.
• Enjoy contributing to a supportive and reflective department.

Responsibilities

• Teach Religious Education across KS3–KS4.
• Foster respectful discussion and critical thinking.

Skills

Experience teaching Religious Education

Behaviour management

Calm, inclusive teaching approach

Engaging lesson delivery

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Job description

Job Title: Religious Education (R.E.) Teacher (QTS or ECT)
Location: Taunton
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: £140 – £200 per day (depending on experience)
Working Pattern: Full-time (role types may vary)

Are you a qualified R.E. Teacher—or an enthusiastic ECT—with a passion for ethics, philosophy, and world religions?

Are you confident teaching Religious Education across KS3–KS4, fostering respectful discussion and critical thinking?

Are you open to exploring new teaching opportunities in the Taunton area from January?

TeacherActive is inviting expressions of interest from R.E. Teachers for upcoming opportunities in secondary schools across Taunton from January 2026. Local schools are anticipating staffing needs within their Humanities departments, and now is the perfect time to register your interest and get ahead of the new-year demand.

Whether you’re seeking a full-time placement, looking to broaden your experience across different school settings, or hoping to secure a longer-term role as opportunities arise, we’d love to hear from you.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold QTS or are an ECT ready to begin your R.E. teaching career
• Have experience teaching Religious Education, Ethics, or Philosophy at KS3–KS4
• Are confident delivering engaging lessons on world religions and moral issues
• Have strong behaviour management and a calm, inclusive teaching approach
• Enjoy contributing to a supportive and reflective department

What You Can Expect:

• Access to a variety of upcoming R.E. roles in Taunton secondary schools
• Potential for both short-term and long-term placements
• Supportive school environments with established curricula
• Opportunities to gain experience, build relationships, and secure future permanent roles
• Competitive daily rates paid via PAYE (no umbrella or hidden deductions)
• Free CPD and training through our My-Progression platform
• A dedicated consultant available 24/7
• £200 referral bonus when you refer another teacher or TA (T&Cs apply)

If you're a passionate R.E. Teacher and want to hear more about January opportunities in Taunton, we’d love to support you.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and invited to register with TeacherActive.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.